leaks

  1. UN

    Stopping Mold and Leaks in Skoolie Subfloor After Heavy Rain

    Hi all, My bus has been through two atmospheric rivers recently as I’ve been installing the floor and framing, and I’m encountering a big issue with a leak. Mind you, before this the bus has been sitting out in PNW rain for over a year and not leaked in this spot, so I’m sure it’s something I...
  2. RC

    Identifying Antifreeze Leaks Under Coach with AquaHot System

    Just went out and checked our new to us 22 American Dream that is in enclosed storage unit. Everything fine until I looked under the coach and found good size puddle of what seems to be rv antifreeze. Coach came from the south in October and we were told it had been winterized!!! Not to...
  3. RB

    Preventing Leaks When Replacing Black Tank Flush Hoses

    I had to get rid of the black tank hose I'd been using since it started spraying water from the connection point. I've tried a couple of new hoses but have been getting the same result. Do I need a slightly larger diameter hose? All I seem to be able find at hardware stores are 5/8". Or is...
  4. EJ

    Severe Water Leaks in New Forest River Heritage Glen—Seeking Buyback Experiences

    My family of 5 with 3 small children, 5 and under, just bought a brand new 2026 Forest River Heritage Glen 376fam fifth wheel and both of the bedroom slide outs were leaking the very first time we used it only 1 month after purchase. Leaking the the point that we would put a towel down over...
  5. BR

    Window leaks when pressure washed

    I recently bought a 2004 Southwind and went through a couple monsoons last month and NO widow leaks. I washed it yesterday at a truck & RV wash and a cople wndows had leaked at thier base. I noticed that the windows have some horizontal slots at the bottomof the exterior frames, I assue thes are...
  6. reidfo

    Fixing Leaks at City Water Inlet and Braided Hose Connections on Wildwood 171RBXL

    I had a leak on my last trip with the city water inlet on my 2021 Wildwood 171RBXL. It was coming from the plastic fitting, so I replaced it. It also leaked, but I realized I had overtightened the fitting, so the rubber gasket pushed into the new fitting. Reseated it and it stopped leaking...
  7. PO

    Transmission fluid leak...somewhere/ exhaust brake plumbing

    I have a 1998 Newmar Dutchstar XC chassis with a Cat3216band Allison MD3060 transmission. I have discovered I have a rather messy transmission fluid leak. So messy, in fact, that I'm having a difficult time finding it because everything is covered in trans fluid. I'm losing about a quart...
  8. TI

    Dreaded flex pipe leaks

    I have a 2025 Riverside retro and on the third trip we started to see water on the floor in front of the bathroom sink. I removed the access cover and discovered I had leaks at the back of the city water connection and at two different tees. It appears they used flexible piping and Pex...
  9. Connie&Brian

    Best Methods to Find and Fix Roof Leaks in Coachmen Prism Elite

    I have a 2021 Coachmen Prism Elite 24dse. Bought used in August, on our first big trek. We’ve been experiencing rain leaks in the roof toward the front, not sure exactly where as the water is being dispersed by the padded ceiling covering. Without removing the ceiling covering what is the best...
  10. TR

    Major Water Leak from Trailer Underbelly—Causes and Urgent Steps

    Help! I’m a newbie. But I’m sure this is not normal. I arrived to find a waterfall running from the entire underbelly of the trailer. I turned off the water supply and waited. When it finally stopped I filled the fresh water tank only to have the same thing happen. The underneath of the trailer...
  11. ST

    Finding Shower Access Panel for Leak in Influence 3503GK 2025

    I have an influence 3503GK 2025. I have a leak coming out of a section of the wall that meets the shower base I suspect it is a leaking shower controller. Is there an access panel somewhere near the controls so I can take a look to see if there is a leak.
  12. RG

    Locating and Repairing Holding Tank Leaks on Cedar Creek 35IK

    We have a cedar creek 35IK 2018 . I have a very small drip right over the rear axles. I emptied the fresh water tank and it seems to have stopped. Is there any schematic showing where the holding tanks are with out removing some of the underbelly? Any help would be great. [email address removed...
  13. JM

    Troubleshooting Underbelly Water Leak in 2023 Rockwood 2506s

    I need to trouble shoot a water leak coming from the (covered) underbelly, so no visual way to determine where it is coming from. Not positive which tank is leaking but I think it is the fresh water tank. It seems to leak when we break camp and drive off of level. Possibly leaking while we are...
  14. LO

    Toilet Water Valve Leaks in Cold Weather on 2018 Cottage 40CCK

    We have a 2018 Cottage 40CCK and the water valve from the toilet is leaking continuously when it’s cold! What a mess this morning with a pool of water! I ran outside to shutoff the main water. About 30 minutes later, I went back outside to turn on the main water back on, no more water leaking...
  15. more tired since retired

    Diagnosing and Fixing a Fresh Water Tank Dump Valve Leak

    Lately, I've noticed the concrete where our trailer is parked is damp below the freshwater tank dump valve. I've looked at it and it's damp at the valve. No drips, just a damp circle on the concrete. Is there anything I can safely use to lubricate the gasket...plumber's grease (made from real...
  16. Tr_mpeter

    Solving Water Intrusion on Bedroom/Bathroom Slide—Schwintek Leak Fixes and Tips

    Hi All, I put this post in the General Topic because it could be happening across all the fifth wheel line. We have a slide that when it rains the bottom slide gets wet from water “weeping” its way in from the edges. 2025 Influence 2903, perfect layout and fifth wheel for us. We bought it from a...
  17. CH

    Water Leak Under Bed in Imagine XLS 22MLE: Common Causes and DIY Fixes

    Hello, During our last trip of the season, we have discovered a water leak directly on the floor under the bed. The water only leaked onto the floor; no leak was visible under the trailer when looking under the protective membrane. Has anyone had this problem before? How can I find the leak...
  18. BR

    Are Exposed Roof Screws After Repair a Problem on Transcend Xplor TT?

    We encountered a leak and found out there were a couple holes in our roof. We are in the process of having it repaired and are questioning the quality of the repair. I don’t have a picture of the before on our 2022 Transcend Xplor TT, but from what we have researched and what was told to us by a...
  19. TY

    Best Methods for Sealing Dormer Hinge Leaks

    Hi, Just wondering what type of caulking people use to seal the area where the dormer hinges. Im guessong eternabond tape doesnt work here, looks like the manufacturer put down some black caulking. Mine has a small leak coming in on both sides. Thanks,
  20. SW

    Identifying Mysterious Pipe Leak on 2023 Wildwood 282QBXL

    Does anyone know what this is? The hole has been there since we bought the trailer, and we figured it was some sort of drain and then water started leaking out of it out of nowhere when we unhooked the water, and it just looks like a pipe hanging from it. Any help is appreciated.
  21. RO

    Diagnosing and Fixing Kitchen Faucet Leaks in 2019 Imagine 2500RL

    During our last trip, we noticed a leak coming from the kitchen sink. We were not hooked up to city water. Once we turned on the water pump, a small drip was formed just on the lower tip of the black connector (braided to flex tube). This was toward the tail end of our trip and I didn't have the...
  22. HO

    Fresh Water Tank Leaking Under 2022 Grand Design Solitude ST390RK

    I have a 2022 Grand Design solitude freshwater tank issue. I don’t have good city water pressure, so I fill the fresh water tank and use the pump. Lately I’ve forgotten to monitor the fill, and water started leaking from everywhere underneath the trailer. The membrane under the 5th wheel seems...
  23. SH

    Best Fix for Cracked Vinyl Edge Seals on Rockwood Roo Campers

    I have a 2018 Rockwood Roo 233s. There is a rubber seal on the front corners of the camper that run from the bottom camper up over the curve of the roof. They have weathered and started to crack in the area that curves to the roof right in front of the seal that extends across the front of the...
  24. Carolina Gypsies2

    GeoPro 15TB Wet Bath Leak: Water Dripping Near Toilet Flange After Showering

    We have a 2023 GeoPro 15TB. During this last trip after taking a shower in the wet bath, we noticed water steadily dripping around the gray water discharge pipe outside where it exists the holding tank. At first I thought it was the pipe connection that was leaking, but when I fill the gray...
  25. RM Art

    AC vacuum leaks - in - 1992 E350 and F350 with 460's

    Howdy! I have two darn near cherry condition Ford chassis vehicles [460 gassers]: 1992 E350 26' Class C Fleetwood RV. Auto trans, 55K miles 1992 F350 4WD single cab, long bed pick up. 5 spd std trans, 118K miles Both vehicles have identical AC problem. Insights would be greatly...

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